Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

As Shan Meixian looked at the rows of dark cannon muzzles, her face turned extremely ugly.

The four generals did not dare to make another move.

But Li Jing didn't get a reply and waved his hand dismissively.

"put!"

Thirty-six cannons fired simultaneously!

The force of the attack caused the warship to shake violently.

Solid iron bullets left marks on the river surface and crashed into the three flanking Fujian ships of the Dongming faction.

The sound of breaking planks echoed across the river. A huge hole was smashed in the side of the first flanking ship, and river water poured into the cabin through the breach.

The scattered sparks ignited the tung oil stored in the ship's hold.

Shan Meixian was terrified. How could this power be so great?

Shan Meijing ran back to the main deck, followed by the four guardians, their faces pale. They stared at the wreckage for a long time, speechless.

"mother!"

After a round of artillery fire, all of the Dongming faction's flanking ships were wiped out.

Shan Meixian had done business with the Song Dynasty court many times before and had seen the navy's warships, but the cannons on those ships could not produce such power.

If they all have this kind of power, why bother spending so much money to buy from arms dealers like them?

Shan Meixian finally understood that the Qin King's navy was simply too powerful and firepower for them to contend with.

Li Jing stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the main ship of the Eastern Sea. He gestured slightly to signal his men to stop loading the cannons.

If it weren't for the cargo on the three ships, he wouldn't want to waste his time here at all.

"Madam, my patience has its limits."

Shan Meixian gripped the railing tightly; she had originally intended to be firm.

But thinking of that beast Bian Bufu still being in the Yin Gui Sect, and looking at his daughter Shan Meijing standing beside him, he finally gave up.

"The Dongming Faction...accepts the punishment."

Shan Meijing's eyes immediately reddened.

"Mother! This shipment represents three years of hard work from our entire Dongming Sect!"

Shan Meixian held her daughter's wrist, her voice a little dry.

"Mi-kyung, things can be made again if they're gone."

"If a person dies, then everything else is gone."

The four guardians stood to the side, all bowing their heads. Looking at the thick iron pipes opposite them, they knew that this battle was impossible to win.

Li Jing waved to his men behind him.

"Board the ship and take control of the cargo."

The two teams of armored soldiers stepped onto the main ship of the East Sea using the prepared gangplanks.

Shen Luoyan took her fan back and followed behind.

It stopped in front of Shan Meixian.

"Madam Shan is indeed sensible."

Looking at the woman in front of her who had once served as Li Mi's strategist, Shan Meixian felt a lingering sense of resentment.

"Military Advisor Shen is truly capable. Li Mi probably won't know until his death that it was Military Advisor Shen who devised the plan."

Shen Luoyan put away the fan in her hand.

"Madam, you are mistaken."

"As the saying goes, people strive to rise higher, and water flows downhill. I have already repaid Li Mi's kindness to me with ten years of assistance and my life."

Besides, if I hadn't put in a good word for you with the Prince, those cannons wouldn't have only been firing at your flanking ships.

"If the fighting had actually hit the main ship, do you think you'd still be standing here talking to me now, Madam?"

Shan Meixian's face turned pale, realizing that what Shen Luoyan said was true.

Shan Meijing bit her lip and stood directly in front of her mother.

"What exactly do you want?"

"We've already given you the goods, are you still going to try and wipe us out completely?"

Shen Luoyan looked at the beautiful young woman in front of her who was protecting her mother.

"Miss Shan has misunderstood."

"My lord will not only not make things difficult for you, but also wants to give the lady and the Dongming Sect a future."

Shan Meixian frowned.

"What future?"

Shen Luoyan leaned forward and smiled.

"Madam believes that the Dongming Sect has been able to operate smoothly all these years by paying tribute to court officials."

It was by supplying goods to forces like Wagangzhai that they achieved their current scale. But can the lady really live peacefully forever?

"There are quite a few people eyeing that place, Ryukyu. Japanese pirates are keeping an eye on it, and some evil pirate groups are also keeping a close eye on it."

"You've managed to deliver firearms to Li Mi this time, but can he guarantee the safety of your Dongming Faction? Who would give face to a Wagang Village with less than ten thousand members?"

Shan Meixian's expression changed several times; these words directly hit the nail on the head regarding her deepest concerns.

The Dongming faction appeared to be doing well in Ryukyu, but in reality, they were always caught in the middle of various forces.

Even the slightest mistake could completely destroy the entire enterprise.

"What exactly does Military Advisor Shen mean by that?"

Shen Luoyan looked into her eyes.

"My lord's meaning is very simple."

"From today onwards, the Dongming Sect will be directly under the command of the King of Qin. The King of Qin will be responsible for ensuring the safety of you and your daughter."

"From now on, you will be the chief steward of the Prince's mansion's rear."

Shan Meijing stared wide-eyed at Shen Luoyan.

"You're trying to swallow up our Dongming Sect!"

Shen Luoyan gently shook her head.

"No, no, no, it's to find a real backer for your Dongming Sect."

"Madam should know very well that even if my prince hadn't intervened today, Yuwen Huaji and Cai Jing would have set their sights on what you have sooner or later."

"Madam, you wouldn't want anything to happen to yourself and your daughter, would you?"

Shan Meixian stood there for a long time without saying a word.

She recalled the greedy officials she had encountered while doing business over the years, and the attitude of Li Mi of Wagangzhai who looked down on women.

Then I remembered that that scoundrel Bian Bufu was still alive...

Shen Luoyan could tell that she was starting to waver.

"Madam, my lord also gave instructions."

"As long as you agree, the price will be as you set, with no haggling or delays."

"There's one more thing."

Her expression was subtle; this Lady Dongming probably didn't know that Bian Bufu had already died in the Qin Prince's mansion.

This intelligence error can be used to further force the other side to compromise.

"The prince said he knows you've been harboring a grudge in your heart."

"Once the Dongming Sect returns to the Prince's mansion, the Prince will personally send people to avenge you."

Shan Meixian suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with undisguised hatred.

"He...he even knows about Bian Bufu?"

Shen Luoyan smiled. This woman spends so much time on the Yangtze River and the sea that she really doesn't know that Bian Bufu has been dead for a long time.

"His Highness knows more than Madam thinks."

"So, Madam, what's your choice now?"

Shan Meijing held tightly to her mother's arm.

"mother……"

Shan Meixian closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she had no more hesitation.

"it is good."

"I promise you."

"From today onwards, the Dongming Sect is under the jurisdiction of the Prince of Qin's Palace."

Shen Luoyan smiled.

"Madam will certainly not regret her decision today."

Li Jing stood not far away, watching the commotion.

He had a very good opinion of Shen Luoyan. This woman could win over the entire Dongming Sect with just a few words. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome if the other party had refused to submit even at the cost of their lives.

No wonder the prince insisted on keeping her by his side to work.